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    Procedures

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on procedures and related issues, including aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, anesthesia, cyst management, cardiac stress tests, and colposcopy. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Fracture Management
    Jun 15, 2022 Common Finger Fractures and Dislocations   DDx   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2022 Thumb Spica Casts for Scaphoid Fractures [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Feb 01, 2016 Diagnosis and Management of Common Foot Fractures
    Jan 01, 2011 Stress Fractures: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Nov 15, 2009 Common Forearm Fractures in Adults
    Sep 01, 2009 Splints and Casts: Indications and Methods
    Jan 01, 2009 Principles of Casting and Splinting   PtEd   Tool
    Jan 01, 2008 Clavicle Fractures   PtEd
    Sep 15, 2007 Diagnosis and Management of Metatarsal Fractures
    Sep 01, 2004 Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures
    Dec 15, 2003 Evaluation and Management of Toe Fractures
    Jan 01, 2003 Tarsal Navicular Stress Fractures
    Circumcision, Newborn
    Jun 01, 2020 Newborn Circumcision Techniques
    Lumbar Puncture
    Apr 01, 2021 Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
    Joint Injections
    Feb 15, 2025 Ultrasound- vs Landmark-Guided Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Oct 15, 2024 Injections of the Hand and Wrist: Part I. Trigger Finger, First Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis, and Palmar Fibromatosis   CME
    Oct 15, 2024 Injections of the Hand and Wrist: Part II. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Intersection Syndrome, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury, and de Quervain Tenosynovitis   CME
    Jan 15, 2024 Injections of the Hip and Knee   CME
    Sep 15, 2023 Effect of Steroid Injections on Blood Glucose Level [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Aug 15, 2023 Joint and Soft Tissue Injections   CME   PtEd
    Dec 15, 2021 Trigger Finger: Safety and Effectiveness of NSAID vs. Steroid Injection Therapy [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 15, 2015 Corticosteroid Injections for Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
    Oct 01, 2013 Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injections for Shoulder Pain [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Oct 15, 2008 Musculoskeletal Injections: A Review of the Evidence
    Oct 01, 2003 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Ankle and Foot
    Dec 01, 2002 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Elbow Region
    Oct 15, 2002 Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection   PtEd
    IUD Insertion and Removal
    Jan 15, 2020 Pain Medications Before IUD Placement [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    Sep 01, 2018 Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Difficult Insertions and Removals   Alg
    Mar 15, 2014 Intrauterine Devices: An Update   PtEd
    Jan 01, 2005 Insertion and Removal of Intrauterine Devices
    Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS)
    Mar 01, 2020 Point-of-Care Ultrasonography
    Aug 15, 2018 Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Family Medicine [Editorials]
    Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Tests
    Mar 15, 2020 Office Spirometry: Indications and Interpretation   Alg
    Skin Procedures
    Apr 01, 2020 Cutaneous Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions
    May 15, 2017 Laceration Repair: A Practical Approach   Alg   PtEd   Tool
    Aug 01, 2014 Botulinum Toxin Injection for Facial Wrinkles   PtEd
    Jun 15, 2014 Infiltrative Anesthesia in Office Practice
    Oct 01, 2013 Dermoscopy for the Family Physician   Alg
    Nov 01, 2011 Shave and Punch Biopsy for Skin Lesions
    Dec 01, 2009 Aesthetic Procedures in Office Practice   PtEd
    Oct 15, 2008 Essentials of Skin Laceration Repair   PtEd
    May 15, 2004 Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions
    Jun 01, 2003 The Basic Z-Plasty
    Apr 01, 2003 Fusiform Excision   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2002 Electrosurgery for the Skin
    May 01, 2002 Dermal Electrosurgical Shave Excision   PtEd
    Apr 01, 2002 Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts   PtEd
    Mar 15, 2002 Punch Biopsy of the Skin   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2002 Lipoma Excision   PtEd
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    May 01, 2020 Endometrial Biopsy [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Aug 01, 2019 Ingrown Toenails [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Aug 01, 2014 Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin Injection [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2011 Hemorrhoids [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2009 Common Cosmetic Procedures [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jan 15, 2005 Nosebleeds [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Endometrial Biopsy
    May 01, 2020 Endometrial Biopsy: Tips and Pitfalls   PtEd
    Anesthesia, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
    Jun 01, 2020 Nerve Blocks: Part II. Lower Extremity
    Jun 01, 2020 Nerve Blocks: Part I. Upper Extremity
    Foreign Body Removal, Skin
    Jun 15, 2020 Foreign Bodies in the Skin: Evaluation and Management
    Colposcopy
    Jul 01, 2020 Cervical Colposcopy: Indications and Risk Assessment   Alg   POC
    Bartholin's Cyst Management
    Jun 15, 2019 Bartholin Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess: Office Management   DDx
    Ingrown Toenail Removal
    Aug 01, 2019 Ingrown Toenail Management   PtEd
    Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Excision
    Feb 01, 2018 Hemorrhoids: Diagnosis and Treatment Options   DDx   PtEd
    Epistaxis Nasal Packing
    Aug 15, 2018 Epistaxis: Outpatient Management   PtEd
    Cardiac Exercise Treadmill Stress Tests
    Sep 01, 2017 Exercise Stress Testing: Indications and Common Questions   Tool
    Aesthetic and Cosmetic
    Aug 01, 2014 Botulinum Toxin Injection for Facial Wrinkles   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2009 Aesthetic Procedures in Office Practice   PtEd
    Anesthesia, Local Nerve Blocks
    Jun 15, 2014 Infiltrative Anesthesia in Office Practice
    Vasectomy
    Dec 01, 2013 Common Questions About Vasectomy   PtEd
    Cryosurgery
    Dec 15, 2012 Cutaneous Cryosurgery

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